Canada · Public Sector Salary DisclosureEdition 2025
Ontario · 2025 · position

Professor / Distinguished Research Professor

Every Professor / Distinguished Research Professor on the Ontario Sunshine List — public-sector employees with this job title, their employers and total compensation.

People with this title3
Average compensation$304,743.00
Highest$320,913.46
Lowest$273,157.92
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Who employs the most Professor / Distinguished Research Professors

Employers with the most people in this role, ranked by headcount.

#
Employer
People
Avg comp
Top comp
1
3
$304,743.00
$320,913.46
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Every Professor / Distinguished Research Professor on the list

Open any row for the full salary history of that person.

RankName & PositionEmployerYearCompensationBenefits
1John Maheu
Professor / Distinguished Research Professor
McMaster University
McMaster University2025$320,396$517
2Mahmut Parlar
Professor / Distinguished Research Professor
McMaster University
McMaster University2025$320,158
3Yair Berson
Professor / Distinguished Research Professor
McMaster University
McMaster University2025$272,641$517
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Common questions

About Professor / Distinguished Research Professor pay on the Ontario Sunshine List.

What is the average Professor / Distinguished Research Professor salary in Ontario?

The average total compensation for a Professor / Distinguished Research Professor on the Ontario Sunshine List is $304,743.00, based on 3 people in the role in 2025.

What is the highest Professor / Distinguished Research Professor salary in Ontario?

The highest-paid Professor / Distinguished Research Professor on the Ontario Sunshine List earned $320,913.46 in total compensation. The lowest in the disclosure earned $273,157.92.

How many Professor / Distinguished Research Professors are on the Ontario Sunshine List?

3 people with the job title Professor / Distinguished Research Professor appear on the Ontario Sunshine List for 2025.

Which employer pays Professor / Distinguished Research Professors the most?

McMaster University employs the most Professor / Distinguished Research Professors on the list (3), with an average compensation of $304,743.00 and a top earner at $320,913.46.